Substitute Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• State/Federal Background Check
• CAN Check
• Physical/TB

Once you have submitted the online application please visit the Board of Education at 925 N. Main Street Somerset Kentucky to collect a crime check packet. Upon receipt of the completed crime checks and all required documents you will receive an email with additional instructions. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your paperwork to be processed.

CLASSROOM AIDE/SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

*Tutor individualsor small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;

*Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.

*Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assistin determining English proficiency of identified students.

*Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.

*Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.

*Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom records; maintain attendance records.

*Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas displays and exhibits operating audio-visual equipment operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.

*Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.

*Assist students by providing proper examples emotional support a friendly attitude and general guidance.

*Confer as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

*Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.

*Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.

*Direct group activities of students as assigned; assistin monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills assemblies play periods and field trips.

*Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

*Perform related duties as assigned.